Timberwolves executive Sachin Gupta is changing sports. He’s leaving his post as executive vice president of basketball operations to take a prominent position with soccer’s Chelsea FC, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic tweets. Gupta, 42, has been in the Timberwolves’ front office since May 2019. He also had stints with the Rockets, Sixers and Pistons. Gupta served as the interim … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Gupta, Mays, Singer, Jazz Offseason
Taylor Subpoenaes League Amid Legal Battle
Terrence Shannon Jr. and his mother, Treanette Redding, filed a Notice of Claim to sue the Douglas County district attorney, the Lawrence (Kansas) police department and a detective for malicious prosecution, among other claims, Mitch Gilfillan tweets. Shannon, a Timberwolves rookie, was found not guilty of all charges at his criminal trial in Kansas in June. Shannon was facing … [Read more...] about Taylor Subpoenaes League Amid Legal Battle
Timberwolves Sign Eugene Omoruyi, Skylar Mays
SEPTEMBER 17: Both deals are official, per RealGM’s transaction log. Both Omoruyi and Mays signed Exhibit 10 contracts, as expected, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. SEPTEMBER 16: The Timberwolves have agreed to sign free agents Eugene Omoruyi and Skylar Mays, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). While Scotto doesn’t specify the terms of the agreements, Omoruyi and … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Sign Eugene Omoruyi, Skylar Mays
Wolves Notes: Financial Future, Dillingham, Ingles, Gobert
There’s been unprecedented offseason excitement surrounding the Timberwolves after they reached the Western Conference Finals, but their time as title contenders could be limited, writes Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic. While ticket sales and sponsorships have reached an all-time high, there are financial realities on the horizon that threaten the team’s future. Minnesota … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Financial Future, Dillingham, Ingles, Gobert
Silver: League Still Isn’t Ready To Tackle Expansion
The league isn’t quite ready to explore expansion talks, NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed during a Tuesday press conference. Silver addressed the media after the league’s Board of Governors meeting. “There was not a lot of discussion in this meeting about expansion, but only largely not for lack of interest, it was that we had said to them that we’re not quite ready,” … [Read more...] about Silver: League Still Isn’t Ready To Tackle Expansion